Garchitorena

Garchitorena

Anderson
Garchitorena Anderson
Municipality
	Municipality of Garchitorena
	Flag
	Map of Camarines Sur with Garchitorena highlighted
	Interactive map of Garchitorena
	Garchitorena Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 13°53′N 123°42′E / 13.88°N 123.7°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Camarines Sur
District	4th district
Founded	March 4, 1949
Named for	Andres Garchitorena
Barangays	23 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Nelson Bueza
• Vice Mayor	Ronie Castor
• Representative	Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella
• Municipal Council	Members ; Apot Savilla; Dagul Valencia; Jose Berunio; Benito Edgardo Berunio; Neil Noble; Ariel A. Racelis; Simeon Dianela Jr.; Ronilo Teoxon;
• Electorate	20,196 voters (2025)
Area
• Total	243.80 km2 (94.13 sq mi)
Elevation	30 m (98 ft)
Highest elevation	317 m (1,040 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2024 census)
• Total	29,408
• Density	120.62/km2 (312.41/sq mi)
• Households	6,013
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	44.05% (2023)
• Revenue	₱ 183.7 million (2024)
• Assets	₱ 564.2 million (2024)
• Expenditure	₱ 163.5 million (2024)
• Liabilities	₱ 149.4 million (2024)
Service provider
• Electricity	Camarines Sur 4 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 4)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4428
PSGC	0501714000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)54
Native languages	Central Bikol; Tagalog

Garchitorena, officially the Municipality of Garchitorena (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Garchitorena; Tagalog: Bayan ng Garchitorena), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,408 people.

Its territory includes the islands of Quinalasag, Lamit, and Malabungot, also known as Mahad.

History

The original location of Garchitorena is said to be found at the mouth of the Pambuhan River but it was later transferred to Binanwahan primarily because of frequent attacks of the Moros.

Soon, a rich man by the name of Don Andres Garchitorena, who hailed from Tigaon and owned in this place a vast portion of the land area, persuaded the townspeople to plant abaca. He later established an abaca processing plant which started the establishment of this coastal settlement.

The municipality was established on March 4, 1949, through Executive Order No. 205 signed by President Elpidio Quirino. It was originally named the municipality of Anderson.

Geography

Barangays

Garchitorena is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Ason (Anson)
Bahi
Binagasbasan
Burabod
Cagamutan
Cagnipa
Canlong
Dangla
Del Pilar
Denrica
Harrison
Mansangat
Pambuhan
Barangay I (Poblacion)
Barangay II (Poblacion)
Barangay III (Poblacion)
Barangay IV (Poblacion)
Sagrada
Salvacion
San Vicente
Sumaoy
Tamiawon
Toytoy

Climate

Climate data for Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	30 (86)	30 (86)	32 (90)	33 (91)	35 (95)	35 (95)	35 (95)	34 (93)	35 (95)	33 (91)	31 (88)	31 (88)	33 (91)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	30 (86)	31 (88)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (85)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	151.1 (5.95)	198.89 (7.83)	106.28 (4.18)	60.08 (2.37)	63.62 (2.50)	85.76 (3.38)	117.53 (4.63)	46.99 (1.85)	52.23 (2.06)	740.22 (29.14)	522.7 (20.58)	618.0 (24.33)	2,763.4 (108.8)
Average rainy days	24	28	18	23	23	25	29	21	26	28	29	31	305
Source: World Weather Online

Demographics

Population census of Garchitorena
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	10,191	—
1970	15,890	+4.54%
1975	16,438	+0.68%
1980	16,877	+0.53%
1990	19,439	+1.42%
1995	19,481	+0.04%
2000	23,021	+3.64%
2007	24,825	+1.05%
2010	25,204	+0.55%
2015	27,010	+1.33%
2020	29,436	+1.83%
2024	29,408	−0.02%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Garchitorena was 29,408 people, with a density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometre or 310 inhabitants per square mile.

Bikol is the predominant language spoken.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Garchitorena (%)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2000
68.46

2003
59.29

2006
58.40

2009
58.97

2012
56.06

2015
59.74

2018
41.16

2021
53.25

2023
44.05

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Local agricultural products in the town includes abaca, coconut, and palay. Electrical power is supplied by CASURECO (Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative).

Education

The Garchitorena Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

Ason Elementary School
Bahi Elementary School
Binagasbasan Elementary School
Burabod Elementary School
Cagamutan Primary School
Cagnipa Elementary School
Canlong Elementary School
Culapnit Elementary School
Dangla Elementary School
Del Pilar Elementary School
Denrica Elementary School
Garchitorena Central School
Magsaysay Elementary School
Mansangat Elementary School
Pambuhan Elementary School
Sagrada Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
San Vicente Elementary School
Tamiawon Elementary School
Tinawagan Primary School

Secondary schools

Bahi National High School
Binagasbasan National High School
Binagasbasan National High School - Denrica National High School
Burabod National High school
Harrison Integrated School
Pambuhan National High School
Sacred Heart Academy
Sumaoy Integrated School
Toytoy Integrated School

References

↑ Municipality of Garchitorena | (DILG)
↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Executive Order No. 205, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 4 March 1949. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
↑ "Garchitorena, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

External links

[1] Municipality of Garchitorena | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[3] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[4] "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

[5] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[6] "Executive Order No. 205, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 4 March 1949. Retrieved 12 November 2015.

[met_norms-7] "Garchitorena, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.

[8] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[PSA15–05-9] Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–05-10] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-05-11] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-12] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[13] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[14] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[15] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[16] "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[17] "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[18] "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.

[19] "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.

[20] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.

[21] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

[22] "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

[23] "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

v t e Province of Camarines Sur
Pili (capital) Naga (largest city)
Municipalities	Baao Balatan Bato Bombon Buhi Bula Cabusao Calabanga Camaligan Canaman Caramoan Del Gallego Gainza Garchitorena Goa Lagonoy Libmanan Lupi Magarao Milaor Minalabac Nabua Ocampo Pamplona Pasacao Pili Presentacion Ragay Sagñay San Fernando San Jose Sipocot Siruma Tigaon Tinambac
Component city	Iriga
Independent component city	Naga (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Camarines Sur by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)